There is no such thing as a typical student at Raindance Film School. All ages. All Creeds. All nationalities. All walks of life. All united in a burning desire to tell stories using the fascinating and complex tool of filmmaking. Are you curious? Here are 7 Questions About Raindance Film School: Question 1: “I’ve done […]
I have just arrived back in the office from a long COVID Bank Holiday weekend, At the online networking sessions we’ve been running at Raindance since March 2020 I met dozens of fascinating people and very talented filmmakers and screenwriters. A common situation to those I met was how filmmakers quit a day job, but […]
This brilliant and typically sassy post was written by the then Raindance filmmaker-in-residence Christian Bell in 2012. It’s still highly relevant today. You know what marks a film out as amateur more than anything else? Shoddy, shoddy location sound. Enter the unsung sound editors! And are there more than one way we get abused? In […]
Film festivals are an essential part of the film industry. These events provide an opportunity for filmmakers to meet, discuss the industry and (most importantly) present films. Oftentimes, these movies are new creations that haven’t been released. For many people in the film industry, these festivals are integral to becoming known. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced […]
I was sitting around contemplating the careers of so many of my friends and acquaintances, when I had a moment of clarity: why not write up the mistakes and pitfalls so many screenwriters and filmmakers fall into? And title it: 16 Ways Screenwriters And Filmmakers Fail. I know I’m going to get into a lot […]
I know you want to make a movie. Once finished you want to attend red carpets at film festivals and big city premieres. This will not happen until you have created an electronic press kit (EPK). Understanding the importance of publicity and marketing to your film’s career (and that of your own career) is a basic essential. Most […]
The world of film finance is filled with myths and misinformation. It is also filled with ruthless sharks and grifters. In my 30 years at Raindance I have seen just about every type of film finance that you shouldn’t ever use. Have a look (below) and see if you agree (or not). 6 Myths Of […]
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